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FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR provides all the sweet vintage dynamics control that the legends of rock ‘n’ roll and country music were built on. From the subtle sustain enhancement that gently boosts a sweet, but softly played interlude or blues passage, to the full-on hard-knee compression that makes your guitar pop in the mix – you’ll find it all and more here in the FORCEFIELD COMPRESSOR.

TC Electronic

Product Page

Review by Musiker-Board

Review by reddit /Bass

Quick Start Guide

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Demo by EytschPi42

Forcefield Compressor

Guillermo Guerrero

14 Jahre lang hat das populäre Boss FV-300 den Standard für Volumen-Pedale definiert. Diese Tradition wurde durch die FV-50-Serie fortgesetzt. Das FV-500H (high-impedance, hochohmiges Volume/Expression-Pedal) und FV-500L (low-impedance, niederohmiges Volume/Expression-Pedal) setzen jetzt noch höhere Maßstäbe. Diese stabilen, stylishen Pedale sind optimal auf die Bedürfnisse der User abgestimmt und absolut road-tauglich. Beide Modelle können als Expression-Pedal zusammen mit entsprechenden Verstärkern, Effektgeräten und Synthesizern genutzt werden.

For 14 years, the famous BOSS FV-300 served as an industry-standard volume pedal. The tradition continued with the FV-50 series, but today the bar has been raised with BOSS’s FV-500H (mono, high-impedance, inst. level) and FV-500L (stereo, low-impedance) pedals. These tank-tough diecast pedals are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. The pedals offer a new stylish design, a road-tough build, and a comfortable, smooth action. Both models also provide an Expression output for use with expression-compatible amps, effects, and even synthesizers.

BOSS

Manual

Official Product Video

FV-500L

Ibanez

Demo by Desert Rock United 

BIGMINI

QuickMount Type K

Pedal-Montageplatte für Mooer Micro Series Pedale und ToneX One

Pedal Mounting Plate For Mooer Micro Series Pedals and ToneX One

Dudy Putra Agung

Das GP-5 von Valeton führt die preisgünstige Multi-FX-Reihe in ihre bisher kompakteste Richtung. Dieses schicke kleine Pedal mit nur einem Fußschalter ist als All-in-One-Effektgerät sowie als „Neural Amp Modelling (NAM)“ oder IR-Loader konzipiert. Wählen Sie Ihre eigenen Effekte aus und passen Sie sie an, wählen Sie ein NAM-Preset oder laden Sie Ihre eigenen Impulsantworten, und schließen Sie es an jedes Rig mit einfacher Konnektivität und drahtloser Bearbeitung an. Mehr klangliche Funktionalität kann man sich von einem Pedal von der Größe eines Schokoriegels nicht wünschen!

Valeton’s GP-5 takes their affordable multi-FX line-up in their most compact direction yet. This nifty little single-footswitch pedal is designed as an all-in-one FX unit, as well as a ‘Neural Amp Modelling (NAM)’ or IR loader. Select & customize your own effects, choose a NAM preset or load in your own impulse responses, and hook it up to any rig with simple connectivity & wireless editing. You couldn’t ask for more tonal functionality out of a pedal the size of a chocolate bar!

Valeton

Official Website

Review by Stompbox Steals

Review by The Gear Forum

Review by The Gear Page

Demo by  Andertons Music Co

GP-5

Felix Veas

■ Portable midi pedal, small and exquisite.
■ Charging for 2.5 hours,can be used for 12 hours. 
■ The display screen can directly feedback the commands you issued , intuitive and clear.
■ WINDOWS, MAC, IOS, ANDROID and other platforms are all compatible.
■The built-in host interface allows for direct control of the effector
■Advanced customization mode with switchable bank
■Customization of keyboard combination keys

M-VAVE

Chotolate Plus

Axell Thirteen

Du willst deinen voll aufgedrehten Amp so richtig kreischen lassen? Vielleicht brauchst du auch nur eine warme sahnige Nuance für deinen cleanen Sound? Der Hammertone™ Overdrive kann beides. Und noch einiges mehr. Er gehört eigentlich in jedes Rig. In ihm steckt jede Menge Druck. Der Pre-Gain Mitten-Booster verleiht deinem Ton zusätzlich Biss und Schärfe, so setzt du dich im Mix gut durch. Die Ein- und Ausgänge sowie der Schalter für den True Bypass befinden sich oben, dadurch braucht der Overdrive wenig Platz im Pedalboard.

Whether you're pushing your cranked amp into full-blown distortion or just adding some warmth, grit and character to your clean sound, the Hammertone™ Overdrive is an essential addition to your rig. This compact drive packs a big punch - the pre-gain mid boost adds the perfect edge for cutting through the mix, while the pedal board-friendly top-mounted in & out jacks and true bypass footswitch mean it will integrate seamlessly into your rig.

Fender

Review by gitarrebass.de

Review by mixdownmag.com

Review by premierguitar.com

Review by bonedo.de

Demo by Brett Kingman

Demo by Sweetwater

Demo by Andy Hillier Guitar Channel

Demo by TheGuitarGeek

hammertone overdrive

thuy nguyen

ACE of TONE is a dual overdrive pedal stacked with Tubeman MKII and Morning Star. Why? Because great guitarists love 2 overdrives to stack their tone.

In the left corner~ Tubeman with FAT mode. Tubeman offers way more clarity and gain than any classic Tubescreamer, and we modified the circuit with a useful secondary function by simply holding the foot switch~ FAT mode. It cranks way more bass response to enhance the low-end yet makes the tone warmer!

In the right corner~ Morning Star with SHINE mode. Morning Star is based on legendary Bluesbreaker circuit: very transparent, low gain drive. Like our Morning Star, it also features a simple FOOT SWITCH HOLD to engage the iconic SHINE mode. In SHINE mode, you can get way more treble sound to make your tone crystal-clear.

Demo by Tone Factory

Ace of Tone

Caline

Caline Pure Sky Overdrive Pedal Demo

CP-12 Pure Sky Overdrive

PedalSafe Type A1.1

QuickMount Type A

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Einzelpedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Single Pedals

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für MXR® Standardgröße und Dunlop® Echoplex Delay Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For MXR® standard size and Dunlop® Echoplex Delay pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für MXR® Standardgröße und Dunlop® Echoplex Delay Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For MXR® standard size and Dunlop® Echoplex Delay pedals

The LT DUAL offers the ultimate in distortion flexibility. Channel 1 lets you move from clean, to boost to overdrive. Channel 2 then takes you from super crunch right up to screaming lead. The unique switching operation will transform a single channel amp into a three channel tone machine.

Blackstar’s patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) circuit, giving you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control, will take you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in between, whilst the patent-applied-for clipping circuit delivers amazing valve-like tone and compression for a wide variety of playing styles.

Blackstar

Product Page 

Owner's Manual

LT Dual

Adzim Ezani

HX® One is a powerful stereo effect pedal in an ultra-compact enclose that easily fits onto any pedalboard. It features intuitive controls, 250+ effects taken from HX family processors, a unique Flux Controller, a jack for connecting an optional expression pedal or two footswitches, adjustable input impedance, MIDI capabilities, and a choice of true or buffered DSP bypass.

LINE 6

Demo by Line 6

HX One

QuickMount Type C

Pedalmontageplatte für große vertikale Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Large Vertical Pedals

How do you get too much reverb? Trick question – kinda like, how much bacon is too much? There’s never too much! With a wealth of studio-quality algorithms on tap and 4 preset buttons that double as MASH expression switches, HALL OF FAME 2 X4 REVERB is the ultimate ambience powerhouse.

Review by mixdownmag

Review by bonedo

Demo by Jurren Mekking

Hall of Fame 2 X4

Nicolas Wilfer

Awesome delays are part of our DNA here at TC Electronic. It’s something we take very seriously. So, when it comes to making flagship delay pedals, you know we’re swinging for the fences. With the power of 4 FLASHBACK 2’s and an expanded interface that offers 3 MASH switches, tap tempo, 6 slots for storing artist or custom TonePrints in 2 banks with 3 presets each, FLASHBACK 2 X4 is our most powerful delay machine ever.

Demo by Mike Hermans 

FLASHBACK 2 X4 DELAY

CP-05

Für 9-18 FX-Pedale, 2 MOD-Slots - **722 x 330 mm / 28.43" x 12.99"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 9 - 18 FX pedals, 2 MOD slots - **722 x 330 mm / 28.43" x 12.99"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

hugo beaulieu

Es war der Oktober im Jahr 1971, als die Mannen von Pink Floyd ihr berühmtes Werk „Live at the Pompeii“ im Amphitheater der gleichnamigen italienischen Stadt aufnahmen. Stets mit dabei war eines der wohl angesagtesten Effektgeräte der damaligen Zeit – das Binson Echorec. Wohl kaum ein anderes Gerät prägte so maßgeblich den Sound von Pink Floyd der frühen Jahre wie dieses Echogerät, dessen Prinzip auf einer rotierenden Magnetscheibe basierte, die mit vier Tonköpfen das Signal aufnahm bzw. abspielte. Dabei machte nicht nur Leadgitarrist Dave Gilmour vom Echorec gebrauch, auch Bassist Roger Waters und Tastenmann Richard Wright nutzen diese Maschine ausgiebig.

The Binson Echorec was so cool we had no choice but to bring it back. And we wanted to bring it back right. We wanted to take all the goodness of that huge Binson Echorec and squeeze it down into a standard sized stompbox without losing anything. In fact, in addition to not losing any of the qualities that made it such a compelling musical device, we wanted to EXTEND its capabilities because the original Binson hinted at possibilities that it couldn’t realize. We’re talking about variable delay time! We thought, “What if we had the same four playback head concept but could stretch the delay time out beyond the 300mS of the original Binson?” Then the rhythmic patterns suggested by the various combinations of those four playback heads could really come to life!

Catalinbread

Review by Amazona 

Demo by The Pedal Zone 

Demo by Catalinbread Effects

ECHOREC

Das Catalinbread Reverb-Pedal hat das gleichnamige Programm des Yamaha FX500 Multieffektgeräts aus den 90er-Jahren zum Vorbild. Maßgeblichen Anteil hatte dieser Ambient-Reverb am Sound der britischen Band Slowdive auf ihrem Album Souvlaki, das heute unter Fans des sogenannten Shoegaze-Stils als absoluter Klassiker gilt. Und das, obwohl die Signalqualität des FX500 laut diverser Aussagen im Netz mit heutigen Maßstäben nicht mithalten kann.

With its roots in that patch, the Catalinbread Soft Focus is intended to be an instant shoegaze button, while addressing the most glaring issues of the original unit: no mix control, a sub-par preamp, and a ghastly tone-sucking bypass signal. At its heart, the Soft Focus is a heavily modified plate reverb with adjustable time, which is subsequently split into three paths. One path contains a multi-voiced chorus modulator, another features a well-appointed octave-up mixed in with the reverb, and the third path leaves the reverb untouched.

Note - The Soft Focus runs from 9 to 18 volts using a standard DC center-negative power supply for pedals. Make sure you’re using a supply that provides at least 100mA. Running the Soft Focus at 9V will sound great, but if you want a bit more output, a dry signal boost and increased headroom, try any voltage you like up to 18V! The Soft Focus does not run on batteries.

Review by Premier Guitar

Review by Bonedo 

Demo by Mark Johnston

Demo by Demos In The Dark 

Demo by SweetWater

Soft Focus Reverb

Claus Jensen

BL-44 is a reverse pedal within our BL line. It is a real-time reverse delay, constantly reading backwards what you put into it forwards. With control over the system clock, the user can affect delay time and overall quality of the delay, from fast playback to slow, degraded buffers. It is simple in control and surprising in sound.

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Demo by Dan Pechacek

BL-44 Reverse

The ARP-87 is a compact, feature-rich delay, packed with a large pallet of inspirational delay tones. Featuring four main algorithms, digital, analog, lo-fi, and slap back, the ARP-87 can cover some serious ground in the world of echoes.

The Digital algorithm boasts pristine, crystal clear repeats great for rhythmic riffs. The Analog setting works well to add warmth and dimension to chords and lines without getting in the way. The Lo-Fi algorithm, with its adjustable frequency range on the repeats, goes from warm, warped, and murky, to strait AM radio. Finally, the Slap setting makes it easy to dial in a great slap back echo perfect for smoking chicken pickin’ runs. With other features like our smart bypass switching, and momentary knob ramp, the ARP-87 provides endless creative opportunities that are waiting to be explored. 

Walrus Audio

Demo by Rabea Massaad

ARP-87 Multi-function Delay

PedalSafe Type B2

QuickMount Type B1

Pedal-Montageplatte für FRIEDMAN, KEELEY Halo, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD, Jupiter V2 Pedale, Mooer GL 100

Pedal Mounting Plate for FRIEDMAN, KEELEY Halo, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD, Jupiter V2 pedals, Mooer GL 100

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 pedals

Tim TURPIN

When designing the temperature controlled fuzz, we tried some unusual approaches. One false start utilized a voltage controlled error correction circuit to bias a single germanium transistor. It ultimately didn’t work for the fuzz, which is comically sensitive to transistor gain attributes. 

We did find a place for it though. 

It turns out it was PERFECT for achieving a germanium clean boost that, (like our fuzz) is impervious to component drift, leakage, and temperature....moreso in fact. We also fixed a couple other issues preventing the germanium transistor from being used as a convinc- ing linear boost...we increased the input headroom (even a normal guitar signal will drive a germanium transistor into unwanted input distortion without some tweaks) and increased the input impedance (a BJT transistor would normally thin out bass frequencies and interact negatively with whatever flows into it). 

The result is a germanium clean boost that can utilize a germanium transistor WITHOUT the weird artifacts that were previously accepted as part of the deal...temperature sensitivity, drift, and suboptimal input impedance and headroom. 

After the boost is first powered up, it takes about ten seconds before the error correction circuit correctly biases the germanium transistor After this things get interesting....we can hear how having the boost engaged makes guitar signals sound more musical...even when set at the same volume as the bypassed tone. Notes are given a simultaneously smoother and more detailed character, like a compressor but different. Some people we’ve shown it to have noted that it appears to deemphasize the unwanted parts of a signal and enhance the good. It’s killer on bass. It helps acoustic guitar pickups sound more natural. And of course it’ll push your amp into a frenzy. 

Benson Amps

Demo by JayLeonardJ

Demo by Demos In the Dark

Demo by AndyDemos

Germanium Boost (Black)

Jeff Welsch

The PRS Mary Cries optical compressor pedal is intuitive and sounds incredible. Based on the storied LA-2A, Mary Cries will thicken your tone, help control signal peaks, lengthen sustain, and push your tone without losing definition or clarity. Depending on your settings, it can be used as a boost as well as a straightforward compressor.

Review by AMAZONA

Mary Cries

ch ray

EarthQuaker Devices

Special Cranker

QuickMount Type B

Der Lightspeed Organic Overdrive ist ein Overdrive mit sehr natürlichem Klang. Warum „organisch“? Nun, einfach gesagt, es ist der klarste, natürlichste und beste Overdrive, den wir je gehört haben, für Spieler, die einen natürlichen Drive-Sound suchen. Dieses Pedal harmoniert mit dem Klang der Gitarre und des Verstärkers und hat satte Obertöne und komplexes, aber sanftes Clipping. Der Lightspeed Overdrive reagiert empfindlich auf den Anschlag des Plektrums und hat ein anderes „Gefühl“ als andere Overdrives. Der Lightspeed kann auf „transparent“ eingestellt werden, kann Ihr Signal aber auch bis an den Rand treiben.

The Lightspeed Organic Overdrive is a very natural sounding overdrive. Why "organic"?  Well, simply put, it's the clearest, most natural feeling, and best overdrive we've heard for the player looking for a natural drive tone.  Blending with the tone of the guitar and amplifier, this pedal has rich harmonics and complex but smooth clipping. The Lightspeed Overdrive is sensitive to pick attack and has a different "feel" than other overdrives. The Lightspeed can be set to be "transparent," but can also drive your signal to the edge. 

Greer Amps

Review by Sam Goffen Guitar

Review by Premier Guitar 

Demo by Premier Guitar

Demo by Andertons

Lightspeed (Standard Blue)

You asked for it…we went to work…it’s wonderful.

The Black Tiger Delay Device is an amazing delay pedal. What would happen if you took the sound of two vintage tape delays, and sprinkled in a bit of sound from a vintage oil-can delay? Well…you’d be in delay heaven, or at least we think so. So, that’s what we did! After countless requests for a Greer Amps delay, we’ve finally answered the call. We took the time to engineer this delay to have the sound and feel of those vintage delays, with some added touch sensitivity. The front end of the Black Tiger is structured in a way that lets the nuances of your playing come through. If you’re looking for a delay that has the warmth of vintage studio equipment, with some slight grain on the repeats, then look no further. The Black Tiger is the answer.

Demo by Coast Sonic

Review by delicious audio

Review by Pedal of the Day

Black Tiger

David Litaba

Ghost Echo Vintage Voiced Reverb

Der NS-2 eignet sich hervorragend, um Signal-Rauschen und lästige Brummgeräusche zu eliminieren, wobei der Klangcharakter des originalen Eingangssignals unberührt bleibt. Attack und Hüllkurve des Signals werden in keinster Weise beeinträchtigt, dank eines von BOSS entwickelten, einzigartigen Noise Detection-Schaltkreises, der den Gitarrenklang präzise von sämtlichen Störgeräuschen zu separieren vermag.

The NS-2 Noise Suppressor eliminates unwanted noise and hum without altering an instrument's natural tone. It's the perfect pedal to quiet down any pedalboard or effects setup.

Demo by  Charly G.- Sound & Demo

Demo by Riffs, Beards & Gear

Review by reddit /guitarpedals

Review by Pedal Authority

NS-2 Noise Suppressor

PedalSafe Type E1

QuickMount Type E

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Boss-Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Boss Pedals

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für BOSS Compact Serie, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For BOSS Compact Series, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für BOSS Compact Serie, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For BOSS Compact Series, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation pedals

PH-3 Phase Shifter

After nearly six years of production, we have expanded our flagship pedal, the Black Fountain Oil Can Delay. The Black Fountain captures the sound of vintage oil can delay units, which processed the instrument signal through actual oil in order to create warm, modulated repeats unlike anything else. This previously rare and unwieldy sound is now available in the Black Fountain, which features three modes and ample control over the signal.

Old Blood Noise Black Fountain Demo 

Old Blood Noise Black Fountain Product Page 

Black Fountain-copy

Dark Star is a lo-fi reverb aimed at slow attack and pad generation. Three modes introduce pitch shifting, delay, and bit crushing to the core voice of long, dark reverb. A hold switch allows infinite trails while the pedal is on. This is a reverb to go first in your signal chain, and almost an instrument of its own.

Dark Star V2

The Ibanez Bi-Mode Chorus BCL is a unique pedal that offers a wide range of tonal possibilities. The bi-mode chorus circuit allows for two independent LFOs, one fast and one slow, which can be used to create a variety of modulation effects. The pedal also features analog circuitry, which produces a warm and rich chorus sound. The pedal is made in Japan, known for its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The pedal is a vintage item, making it a rare and unique find for guitar enthusiasts.

Demo by Tasteful Guitar

Demo by gstormelectro

Review by Harmony Central

BCL Bi Mode Chorus

Der DigiTech Whammy bietet Ihnen dieselben haarsträubenden „Dive Bomb“-Effekte, packenden Pitch Bends und blitzschnellen Harmoniewechseln, die Sie suchen, sowie einige neue Überraschungen. Verändern Sie ganze Akkorde mit der neuen Einstellung für die Tonhöhenverschiebung von Akkorden und führen Sie klassische Single-Note-Bends aus.

The DigiTech Whammy brings you the same hair-raising “dive bomb” effects, gripping pitch bends and lightning harmony shifts you are looking for plus a few new twists. Bend entire chords with the new chordal pitch shifting setting, and execute classic single note bends.

DigiTech

Review by HORN FX

Review by musicradar

Demo by S19NAL C14AIN

Demo by Leduc's Own Music Shop

Sweetwater Exclusive Product Page

Whammy V

The Turbo RAT is the most intense pedal in the RAT family. For those brave enough to harness its power, it provides a palette of distortion unequaled by any other pedal. This is why it has been a main ingredient in the post punk/indie rock movement of the past twenty years.

ProCo

Review by guitar.de

TurboRat

Lee Atkin

The magical combination of tremolo and reverb is the earliest example of a perfect guitar effects marriage. First pioneered within historic amplifiers of the 1960s, this harmonious coexistence has made its way onto countless records and performances — from early surf, swampy bayou blues, spaghetti westerns and film noir soundtracks, to modern day indie rock. As music moves forward, guitarists continue rediscovering the inspiration provided by this perfect pair.

Flint is a studio-class effects pedal that delivers this classic combination. We carefully studied our favorite classic tremolo and reverb circuits, examined the sonic complexities and faithfully accounted for every detail in our hand-crafted algorithms. Flint is essentially two pedals in one, with tremolo on one half and reverb on the other.